Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Cusi withdraws libel complaints vs 7 news outlets

Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi withdraws, on Friday, June 24, the separate libel and cyber libel complaints he filed against various Philippine media outlets over publication of the Malampaya deal.

• Family and friends remember ‘simple, decent’ Noynoy Aquino who served without fanfare

Family, friends, and allies of the late former president Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III gather together in a solemn Holy Mass to mark the first year since his passing.

• #FactsFirstPH wins most impactful collaboration at Global Fact 9

The #FactsFirstPH coalition is awarded Most Innovative and Impactful Collaboration at the Global Fact 9, an annual international fact-checking conference.

• US Senate passes gun safety bill as Supreme Court knocks down handgun limits

A bipartisan package of modest gun safety measures passes the US Senate late on Thursday, June 23. 

• Kai Sotto misses historic NBA draft call; aims for late signing, NBL return

Kai Sotto misses his lone career shot of becoming the first full-blooded Filipino NBA draft selection after going undrafted on Thursday, June 23. – Rappler.com

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